How to travel from Okayama to Gotō Islands, Japan
The distance between Okayama and Gotō Islands is around 600km (373 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Okayama to Gotō Islands by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gotō Islands → Okayama if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Fukue (FUJ).
- Duration2h 60m
- Flight time40min
- Typical cost¥29,025($210)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥23,275($170)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Hakata BT and then to Sasebo then take a ferry to Arikawa.
- Duration14h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥14,100($105)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Nagasaki then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration8h 5m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥16,155($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okayama and Gotō Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Okayama to Gotō Islands by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥14,100 ($105) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,025 ($210).
The distance between Okayama and Gotō Islands is around 600km (373 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 518km (322 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Okayama and Gotō Islands by train, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Okayama to Gotō Islands is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx ¥29,025 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Okayama and Gotō Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥14,100 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Okayama and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Okayama and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Okayama to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Gotō Islands is Nagasaki Airport (NGS) (NGS) which is approximately 104km (65 miles) from Gotō Islands. Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Okayama to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okayama to Gotō Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥28,885 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Okayama and Gotō Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 60m | ¥29,025($210) | every 20 mins | 600km (373 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 4h 40m | ¥28,885($210) | 4 times a day | 822km (510 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, plane and ferry | 5h 10m | ¥33,815($245) | 4 times a day | 884km (549 miles) |
| Train to Matsuyama(Ehime), plane and ferry | 8h 10m | ¥36,005($265) | 4 times a day | 708km (440 miles) |
| Train, Bus, Plane and Ferry | 7h 35m | ¥33,130($240) | 4 times a day | 811km (504 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 5h 45m | ¥23,275($170) | 4 times a day | 665km (413 miles) |
| Train to Hakata, ferry | 6h 50m | ¥19,305($140) | twice daily | 602km (374 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 6h 40m | ¥21,220($155) | 4 times a day | 674km (419 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14h 45m | ¥14,100($105) | once daily | 692km (430 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 5m | ¥16,155($120) | 4 times a day | 695km (432 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Okayama and Gotō Islands
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Oriental Air Bridge
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Bus companies
Tokushima Bus Co
Ryobi Express
Nishitetsu
Train operators
Airports near Gotō Islands
The following major airports near Gotō Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Gotō Islands
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
- Distance
- 125km (78 miles) from Gotō Islands
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Gotō Islands